Defeat to Portsmouth at the weekend gave Spurs their worst league start for 53 years and Ramos is desperate to change the club's fortunes.

"It's a situation we need to change quickly," said Ramos. "I don't like it and we have to work hard to change the situation and myself, the coaches and the players are prepared to do that.

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"It's only possible if we work very hard, have confidence in our ability and the team is together."

Ramos admitted morale was low on the coach home from Pompey but has told his players that it is down to them to arrest their slide.

"Only the professionals on the pitch can do it," he said. "All the people want to help but I repeat, only the players and management can change this situation."

Spurs have won just three league matches since lifting the Carling Cup in February - against West Ham United, Portsmouth and Reading.