Complex sentence: At this time he was also selected for the England'A' side.An extremely popular favourite of the fans at Upton Park he was usually referred to as'Muffin' because of his ability to kick like a mule.
Split into simpler sentences: At this time he was also selected for the England'A' side. A popular favourite of the fans at Upton Park he was usually referred to as'Muffin' because of his ability to kick like a mule.