The teenage Academy prospect put in an accomplished performance at the base of the midfield three as the Reds beat Preston North End 2-0 in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
Highlights: Preston 0-2 Liverpool
An impressive 45-minute display against Norwich City in the previous round earned the Wirral-born Liverpool fan - who has been at the club since the age of seven - his chance at Deepdale and he enjoyed every second of his 90-minute runout.
"It's very emotional," Morton told Liverpoolfc.com post-match.
"My whole family are here and people who have supported Liverpool for years like my mates, they were here watching me and it gets emotional.