Original sentence: An inspirational and versatile midfielder known for his long-range shots and trademark defence-splitting passes, he is usually employed in the commanding "box-to-box" midfield role, although he has often been deployed as a right-sided midfielder, and occasionally as a second striker
Edited sentence: Widely recognised as one of the best players in the world, Gerrard, an inspirational and versatile midfielder known for his long-range shots and trademark defence-splitting passes, is usually employed in the commanding "box-to-box" midfield role, although he has often been deployed as a right-sided midfielder, and occasionally as a second striker