Owen Elding is hopeful of being included in the Republic of Ireland squad for their Nations League matches in the autumn after his blistering form for Hibernian. The England-born 20-year-old is still waiting to receive his Irish passport after going through a protracted citizenship process. Owen Elding of Hibs. Owen Elding of Republic of Ireland before the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. ‘Obviously, the biggest stage you can play in club football is the European stage,’ Owen Elding said.