Complex sentence: When first-choice defenders Mark Lawrenson and Barry Venison were ruled out by injury, Ablett was called into the first team by manager Kenny Dalglish, making his debut on 20 December 1986 in the 0-0 league draw with Charlton Athletic at Selhurst Park.
Split into simpler sentences: When first-choice defenders Mark Lawrenson and Barry Venison were ruled out by injury, Ablett was called into the first team by manager Kenny Dalglish. He made his debut on 20 December 1986 in a goalless league draw with Charlton Athletic at Selhurst Park.