Spain coach Vilda snubbed from celebrations with stars over his bizarre methods
The difference between how England and Spain's players feel about their respective managers is best summed up by their post-match celebrations.
After knockout victories at tournaments, it has become customary for England captain Millie Bright to embrace boss Sarina Wiegman with a bear hug before lifting her into the air.
Bright went to do this after the semi-final but Wiegman motioned that Australia's goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold was behind her, so the defender waited patiently for her manager to shake her opponents' hand before ensuring their traditional celebration was completed.
For Spain boss Jorge Vilda, there is no such routine, no such love or appreciation shown from his players.
After Spain's extra-time victory over the Netherlands at the quarter-final stage, Vilda ran on to the pitch. His players ignored him. A clip of Vilda clenching his fists, celebrating with himself while his players kept their distance went viral.
The divisions in this Spain squad are deep-rooted and pre-date this tournament.
After defeat by England in the Euro 2022 quarter-final, players set-up a video call with Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Federation (RFEF) in August.
They had been unhappy with their preparation for the Euros and Vilda's tactics during the tournament. They believed his training methods were inefficient and his in-game management non-existent.
Spain are said to have done little if any video preparation on England before facing them last summer.
There were also complaints around Vilda's conduct. It is alleged he created a controlling environment, with Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reporting he forced players to keep the doors of their rooms open until midnight to check for himself that they were there before
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