Jermain Defoe's sudden exit as manager of Woking came as a surprise - and the National League side's director of football has now claimed it was prompted by his no-shows

Jermain Defoe took his first step into management with National League side Woking at the end of March, but the ex-England's striker reign has already come to an end

The former England international said he was "really gutted" for the players but that it was "impossible" for him to continue.