Will 'proper captain's performance' be springboard for Shankland?
Lawrence Shankland nets twice in Rangers' 2-1 success at Falkirk, making it back-to-back wins after a sticky start to the campaign for the new-look Ibrox side.
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Notable Quotes
"If Lawrence Shankland is in a navy blue jersey, we win the game tonight."
— John McGlynn , Athlete
"I'm very pleased for Lawrence."
— Derek McInnes , Athlete
"A proper captain's performance out there tonight."
— Derek McInnes , Athlete
Key People
Derek McInnes is the head coach potentially switching to Rangers from Hearts.
John McGlynn is the manager of Falkirk.
Lawrence Shankland is a Scottish football striker who plays for the national team.
Nicolas Raskin is a Belgian midfielder for the national football team.
Thelo Aasgaard is a Norwegian midfielder known for his potential in football.
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Lawrence Shankland nets twice in Rangers' 2-1 success at Falkirk, making it back-to-back wins after a sticky start to the campaign for the new-look Ibrox side.
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