Jordan Henderson needed only five words to praise youngster after Porto display

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson needed just five words to praise Tyler Morton after his impressive performance against Porto on Wednesday evening.

The holding midfielder, 19, made his Champions League debut against the Portuguese side and has been lauded by many within the club for his efforts.

"He did exceptionally well," manager Jurgen Klopp told BT Sport. "He's a good player. I'm really pleased for him that he could put in a performance like this."

Fellow midfielder Thiago added: "Some players who don't usually play played an amazing game. That's why we are very happy because we still have ambitious football and this hunger that we have.

"I love to train and play alongside young players, who have this hunger at the start of their careers and to give some teaching words to them to help make them brighter and better.

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"We're happy with Tyler. He's a marvellous player. He's been training with us and deserved to be part of the team tonight.

"He did an amazing game as well and I think he will have a great career here at Liverpool and in football in general. We are happy to have him and it was a fantastic to play with him tonight."

His efforts didn't go unnoticed by his skipper Henderson, who tweeted after the game: "Not a bad week! Congrats Tyler Morton."

Morton, from Merseyside, has been at Liverpool since he was seven and won his first England U20 cap against Portugal earlier this month.

He made his Premier League debut in the dying seconds of the 4-0 win against Arsenal last weekend and has also featured twice in the League Cup this season.

Liverpool took the lead against Porto thanks to Thiago's glorious long-range effort but Morton played an important role in doubling their advantage.

He picked up the ball from Alisson on the edge of his box and played a sensational pass to scorer Mohamed Salah in front of the opposition goal.

Although he wasn't credited with the assist, Morton's ball showed how quickly he can turn defence into attack.

It was also a brave pass to play for a teenager on his European debut, as many in his situation would've gone short.

Premier League winner Henderson wasn't the only person to congratulate the youngster on social media, with one fan tweeting: "What a performance by Tyler Morton."

Another supporter wrote: "Flawless performance tonight. His first game in the Champions League and he's been nothing but class."

And one fan tweeted: "Watch the game and you don't see Tyler Morton. Watch Tyler Morton and you see the game."

Morton will be hoping to play alongside Henderson and Thiago again on Saturday when Liverpool welcome Premier League rivals Southampton to Anfield.

The Reds are currently third in the table, four points behind leaders Chelsea, with the Merseyside derby against Everton just six days away.