Jermain Defoe has left his role as manager of National League side Woking after just four months in charge. The former England and Tottenham Hotspur striker described his first experience in management as an "eye-opening" period. Defoe took over at Woking earlier this year but has departed after only nine matches. The 41-year-old had been working in coaching and football development before stepping into management. His time at Woking was his first job as a head coach. Defoe had a long playing career, most notably with Tottenham, where he scored over 100 goals, and also played for West Ham, Sunderland, Bournemouth, and Rangers. He earned 57 caps for England and played at three World Cups. After retiring as a player, he moved into coaching. Woking currently play in the National League, the fifth tier of English football. The club has not yet announced a permanent replacement. Defoe said the experience taught him a lot about the demands of being a manager, especially at a club with limited resources. He added that he remains committed to a future in coaching. His departure comes as Woking look to improve their position in the league standings. Defoe's brief stint highlights the challenges former players often face when transitioning into management.