‘People talk about Mason Melia and Cathal O'Sullivan, for me Owen Elding is right up there' John Russell applauds Sligo Rovers' youngster
Elding scored his sixth goal of the season on Friday night as Sligo Rovers came from behind to draw with Drogheda United
John Russell believes Owen Elding is 'up there' with the League of Ireland's top young players after the 19-year-old netted his sixth goal of the season in Friday night's 2-2 draw at The Showgrounds.
Elding brought the Bit O'Red back into the game when he scored minutes after Thomas Oluwa prodded Drogheda 2-0 ahead at The Showgrounds.
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