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Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice to spark dreams of Wembley as his team demolished Bolton 4-0 at White Hart Lane to advance to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

The Russia forward settled the nerves with a first-half strike when Spurs were looking vulnerable and added a late strike to add to own-goals from Jussi Jaaskelainen and Andy O'Brien.

Victory sets up an all-London quarter-final against Fulham at Craven Cottage while Wanderers go back to concentrating on pulling themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Former Spartak Moscow striker Pavlyuchenko forced himself into the starting-eleven following his performance on Sunday when he also scored twice in the Lillywhites' 3-0 win at Wigan.

Spurs put the pressure on from the kick-off, and were keen to test out Jaaskelainen in the Trotters' goal as a wet ball and greasy pitch promised to make it a difficult night for the 'keepers.

Centre-back Bassong was hoping to stake his claim for more first-team starts and nearly boosted his chances after cruising past a challenge in midfield before unleashing a 30-yard rocket which went inches over the crossbar.

After repelling the early bombardment, Wanderers mounted a threatening attack off their own with veteran midfielder Matt Taylor testing Gomes in the home goal after a typical Bolton long-ball breached the back-line.

Spurs appeared rattled and nearly went behind after a sloppy pass from full-back Gareth Bale presented striker Ivan Klasnic with a shooting opportunity 30-yards out, the Croatian's strike flashing just wide of the post.

It came as a huge relief to the home supporters when man-of-the-moment Pavlyuchenko eased Tottenham's anxiety with a 23rd minute strike.

Tricky Croatia midfielder Luka Modric played a diagonal ball into the frontman who turned and bundled his way through a tackle before stroking the ball past Jaaskelainen.

England forward Defoe nearly doubled lead but Jaaskelainen proved why he is still regarded as one of the Premier League's top stoppers, keeping out the 18-yard shot with a stunning save low to his left.

It was therefore rough justice on the Finn when he was responsible for the home team's second goal after 35 minutes.

Honduran Wilson Palacios found himself in space on the corner of the area following Tom Huddlestone's pass before hitting a dangerous low cross towards the six-yard box.

Jaaskelainen seemed to be in two minds about setting himself for the upcoming shot from Defoe or intercepting the cross and ended up throwing out a foot, deflecting the ball tamely into the net.

On-loan forward Eidur Gudjohnsen came on for the second-half, replacing Defoe, and immediately created a goal which put the game out of reach.

His ball inside the full-back released Bale who whipped in a low cross which induced yet another own goal, this time from defender Andy O'Brien, signaling this clearly was not going to be Wanderers' night.

With the game meandering towards the inevitable both 'keepers traded world-class saves from point-blank range, Gomes denying substitute Mustapha Riga before Jaaskelainen kept-out Pavlyuchenko.

Pavlyuchenko eventually rounded off a comfortable night for the home team three minutes from time, easily firing the ball into the corner of the goal after finding himself free 12-yards out.