He has represented Ireland at U-17 level,[REF] U-19,[REF] the U-20 team at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship,[REF] where he was their top goalscorer, and the Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team where he made 10 appearances scoring 6 times.
Elliott's good start for Sunderland in 2004 led to a call-up to the Republic of Ireland, and he made his international debut against Croatia at Lansdowne Road on 16 November 2004 [REF].