Yes, you press TOGA to get WS guidance, but it will not override the altitude set in the FMC.
At least it does not in our simulator. I have seen this a number of times.
I fail to see what this has to do with my basic manouvering skills?
I would be very happy if you could show me where it says that altitude capture is overridden by TOGA in a WS.
BUT, however nice it is to discuss the finer points of automation and flying skills here, these two guys got something thrown at them after six hours of flying, tired and in darkness, that confused them to so much that they lost control of the aircraft and crashed.
What? I can't wait to find out. I fly the NG, so I need to know.