'I am not Jorge vilda' - New women's Spain boss Montse Tome lays framework down for a new era for the federation

New Spain boss Montse Tome has said change is coming to Spanish women's football after the sacking of Jorge Vilda and resignation of Luis Rubiales.

Women's football in Spain is facing a defining moment. Former Spanish FA (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales resigned after he kissed striker Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the World Cup final. Spain coach Jorge Vilda — who a number of players wanted out — was sacked and replaced by Tome.

Now, the new Spain boss has outlined her identity and made it clear that she is willing to change the landscape of Spanish football for the better.

«In this time [since replacing Vilda] what I have tried to do has been to put together my coaching staff,» Tome said on Monday after naming her squad for Spain's upcoming Nations League qualifiers.

«It has a high level. For me, I like to feel close to the field. Everything that is not that, I don't like very much. This position demands a lot from you and takes a lot on a day-to-day basis. The important thing is the game.»

Tome caused a shock by including 20 of the 39 players who on Friday said they would continue their boycott of the national team until more structural changes were made. Hermoso — who says Rubiales kissed her without consent — has not been selected. The coach insisted that changes have been made and that she believes those selected will play.

«It is true that I have worked with Vilda for five years, but I am not Jorge Vilda. I am Montse Tomé, I am a different person and with a different personality and with different values. All the players know me and I know what they think and they feel about me. I feel grateful to be here today. I know that it is a privileged position and I am going to do it with the greatest work and humility. The