Final proves a spur for inspired Robinson

Just as in last week's first leg, Spurs appeared to be cruising against Slavia after Jamie O'Hara grabbed his first goal for the club on seven minutes. But once again Spurs took their foot off the gas and they came perilously close to facing extra-time following Matej Krajcik's tap-in early in the second half.

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Robinson, made captain for the night, was not needed until the 35th minute when he showed concentration to block Jaroslav Cerny's swerving drive after seeing it late. But it was a spectacular parry to keep out Milan Ivana's 25-yard free-kick which saved his teammates and may just have snatched the No 1 jersey back from Radek Cerny in the nick of time.

This was exactly the performance Robinson needed to restore his shattered confidence after missing the previous 10 games for Spurs, especially under the watchful eye of England manager Fabio Capello. Having paid the price for a series of high-profile mistakes for club and country - beginning with his howler against Croatia in 2006 and culminating in him carrying Stephen Hunt's shot across the line against Reading seven weeks ago - Robinson's Tottenham career looked all but over.

But discussing his return to action, Robinson said: "I've just got to answer to myself over the way I've been playing. I want to get back on track and get back into the team."

Asked whether he expected to retain his place for Wembley, he added: "I hope so."

Ramos, as ever, was giving little away. "There are lots of things to consider," said the Spurs boss of Robinson's chances, although he was full of praise for his keeper's performance. "He completed his task perfectly," said Ramos. "He has not played for some time and he gave a magnificent performance, helping his team get through."

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Last week's 2-1 win gave Ramos a selection headache, compromising his plan to hand most of his stars the night off. Keeper questions aside, the Spaniard only felt confident enough to make a further three changes - Younes Kaboul, O'Hara and Darren Bent coming in for Jermaine Jenas, Robbie Keane and Steed Malbranque - while skipper Ledley King was rested.

In seven European meetings with English sides, Slavia had managed just one victory. They had also lost all three of their previous games on English soil, failing to score.

The visitors went a goal down on seven minutes, steadying any lingering Spurs nerves. Frantisek Drizdal could not clear under pressure from Dimitar Berbatov and, as the ball fell to O'Hara, the promising midfielder unleashed a shot which deflected off Martin Latka and low into the net.

Tom Huddlestone and O'Hara were unlucky not to put the tie beyond doubt before the break, but Tottenham have a habit of making life difficult for themselves.

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A bright start to the second period, when Robbie Keane went close after replacing Berbatov, was undone as Slavia struck. Daniel Pudil's low cross found Krajcik as Tottenham switched off, leaving Robinson with no chance to prevent the Slavia midfielder tapping home.

Once again, edginess crept into Tottenham's play and, sensing another goal and extra-time, the Czechs pushed forward with considerably more adventure. Drizdal tested Robinson's handling with a close-range header while Strihavka forced a decent stop at the keeper's near post. The same player then volleyed against the post.

It then fell to Robinson to produce the save of the night, tipping Ivana's strike round the post with 15 minutes remaining.

Ramos said: "We controlled the first half and perhaps that made some players relax a little too much. We ended up suffering to get the draw."

Desperate to know whether he has done enough for Wembley, Robinson is destined to spend the next 48 hours suffering, too.

TOTTENHAM (4-4-2): Robinson 8; Tainio 7, Woodgate 6, Kaboul 4, Chimbonda 6 (Malbranque 61, 6); Lennon 7 (Jenas 70, 6), Huddlestone 7, Zokora 7, O'Hara 8; Bent 7, Berbatov 7 (Keane 46, 6).

SLAVIA PRAGUE (4-1-4-1): Vorel 7; Drizdal 5, Latka 6, Brabec 6, Hubacek 6; Suchy 6; Krajcik 6, Kalivoda 5 (Ivana 46, 7), J Cerny 7, Pudil 6; Strihavka 5. Booked: Kracik, Pudil.

Man of the match: Paul Robinson.

Referee: Jonas Eriksson (Sweden).

Last 16 draw

Anderlecht v Bayern Munich

Bayer Leverkusen v Hamburg

BOLTON v Sporting Lisbon

Fiorentina v EVERTON

Getafe v Benfica

Marseille v Zenit St Petersburg

RANGERS v W Bremen or Braga

TOTTENHAM v PSV Eindhoven

(1st leg: March 6. 2nd leg: March 12/13)