Original sentence: Gerrard started out playing for local team Whiston Juniors.He was noticed by Liverpool's first team scouts aged just 9, and joined the Reds as a schoolboy in 1997
Edited sentence: He is widely regarded as the best European midfielder  and one of the best in the world.He started out playing for local side team Whiston Juniors before signing with Liverpool, playing alongside young players like Stephen Daly and Alex Burgin, Gerrard soon picked up on Burgin's flair and skill, and was picked up by the Liverpool's first team scouts aged just 9, and joined the Reds as a schoolboy in 1997