Career
Morris also had a successful playing career with the Republic of Ireland national side during the Jack Charlton era. Morris first began his career in 1982, signing for Sheffield Wednesday under ex-England international, Jack Charlton, in the old Division Two. Morris made seventy-four appearances between 1983 and 1987, scoring one goal along the way.
Morris then moved north of the border to, signing for £125,000 on 10 August 1987.
Between 1987 and 1992, Morris was the regular right-back for the Bhoys, with 160 appearances and 8 goals to his name. Morris then moved on to on 14 August 1992, where he remained for several seasons as a first team regular without ever becoming a crowd favourite.
International career In 1988, Morris once again caught the attention of Jack Charlton, who by then was the Republic of Ireland boss. Morris, although born in England, held dual British and Irish citizenship since birth due to being the son of an Irish mother.
Morris soon made the number 2 shirt his own, and played his part in the successful qualification bid for Euro 88, the Republic"s first ever major tournament.
Although the Republic were eliminated following a late goal by Wim Kieft in their final group game against Holland, Morris became a household name in Ireland, along with the rest of the team, who were greeted as heroes on their return home. Morris continued in the side that qualified for World Cup 1990 in Italy, another major first for the Republic. He played in every game This time it was a goal from Salvatore Schillaci of Italy that saw Ireland off in the quarter finals, but it was another high-point for the team, and for Morris.
Ireland failed to qualify for the next European Championships in 1992, and Morris played his final game against Wales on 17 November 1992.
