Elding receives first official call to Republic squad

Hibernian striker Owen Elding has been called up to Republic of Ireland's senior squad for the first time for Nations League matches against Kosovo, Israel and Austria.The 20-year-old is eligible for England through birth and the Republic through residency, having lived in the country from the age of six.His intention to switch allegiance was revealed in 2025, but the 2026 Irish fuel protests meant a mandatory ceremony to receive his Irish passport was cancelled.Although Elding was ineligible to