Ramos has convinced Spurs players he could be the new Mourinho

Ramos may have arrived in a storm of controversy following the manner of Martin Jol's dismissal but any doubts over the new head coach disappeared when results changed - then he masterminded the thrashing of Arsenal.

It was the first win over their rivals since 1999 and put them in the Carling Cup final this Sunday against Chelsea when they have the chance of ending their nine-year trophy drought.

Changes in diet and double training sessions have helped Spurs turn the corner after their wretched start to the season, with players buying into Ramos' regime during their first team meeting.

"It was that first 10 minutes when he came in and he told the team what he wanted us to do," said striker Robbie Keane.

"They were simple things that we already knew. We knew what to do but it was to push it into our heads a bit. In that first 10 minutes everyone was impressed."

Comparisons have been made between Ramos and Jose Mourinho's impact at Chelsea, with the "Special One" winning the Carling Cup as his first trophy in his rookie year in England.

"People liken the way they are," Keane added. "Hopefully that will be the case if it does start off with a good win for us and we can kick on from there.

"With the squad and players we have, we should be aiming to get to finals. In the next few years, you will see even more improvements with this squad. Hopefully this is a step in the right direction."

Ramos also boasts a fine knockout record - in the previous two seasons he has won back-to-back UEFA Cups and a Spanish Cup with Sevilla.

"He's a manager who, if you are in a final, you'd want with you because he's been there and he's done it," Keane said. "That gives the players confidence."

Midfielder Jermaine Jenas added: "He gets the best out of us for each occasion. Come these big occasions you need a big manager to carry you through.

"Whatever the situation he believes in us. He thinks we should win every game - when we're going to Old Trafford, Chelsea and even Real Madrid I'm sure. His philosophy is win, win, win."

Ramos has brought the best out of Jenas, helping the 25-year-old win a recall to the England team and installing the belief that he can match the likes of Frank Lampard as a 20-goal-a-season midfielder.

Jenas is looking to cap his fine run of form with a trophy that will help Spurs reach the next level of development after consecutive years where they have shown their potential with back-to-back fifth-placed finished in the Premier League.

"You are judged on what you win and what you achieve as a player and as a team," he said.

"We've got ourselves into a great position now and the thing to do is break through that barrier and achieve it."

One area where Ramos has not needed to work much on is the partnership Keane and Dimitar Berbatov have developed in attack, with 36 goals between them so far this season.

"As soon as they step on the pitch together there is some chemistry," said Jenas.

"I've seen them pass without even looking. You need that with your front two - two top players both at a great age and great stage of their careers."

Keane is relishing his first appearance at Wembley. He has never even been to the stadium but as a Liverpool fan remembers watching on television Eric Cantona scoring the winner there for Manchester United.

Berbatov has been compared to Cantona and Keane sees the similarity.

"He has that style in the way that he plays," Keane said.

"To be mentioned in the breath of Cantona is really something as he was the best around."

Even if they defeat Chelsea, Berbatov's future at Spurs come the end of the season is likely to be uncertain again.

"He is contracted here and no-one wants him to leave," Keane added. "No-one wants your best players to go.

"With Berba in the team we always have a chance of winning the game. If we keep progressing and doing well then not just Berbatov but all the players will be desperate to stay and be desperate to be a part of something happening."