Lawrence Shankland scored twice for Rangers in a 2-0 victory over Falkirk on Wednesday, marking the club's second win of the season in the Scottish Premiership. His two goals, both scored with his left foot, proved decisive. The first came early in the match, while the second arrived in the closing stages, sealing the result. Falkirk manager John McGlynn acknowledged Shankland's impact, joking that if the Scotland international had been playing for his own team, they would have won the game. Shankland, who joined Rangers in May after scoring 60 goals in his previous three seasons at Hearts, has already found his form this season, scoring three goals in four Premiership matches. His performance was not only defined by his goals but also by his ability to link up with teammates like Djeidi Gassama and Kim Min-Su. Shankland had the most shots on goal of any player in the match, and only Gassama had more touches in the opponent’s penalty area. Rangers’ manager Derek McInnes praised Shankland’s composure and quality, particularly in a crucial moment when he missed an earlier chance. McInnes described the striker's performance as "a proper captain's performance," emphasizing his leadership and consistency. This win comes after a challenging start to the season for Rangers, who had struggled in their opening league games and were knocked out of European competition by Czech side Jablonec. However, Shankland is now showing signs of the form that made him a standout player at Hearts. Midfielder Nicolas Raskin returned to the starting lineup for the match against Falkirk, putting an end to speculation about a potential transfer. Raskin had missed the last two games, including the European exit against Jablonec, amid rumors linking him to Turkish club Besiktas. However, Rangers rejected a loan bid from Besiktas earlier in the day, and Raskin’s return was welcomed by McInnes, who hopes the Belgian will stay with the club past the transfer deadline. In addition to Raskin’s return, Rangers accepted a £1 million loan offer from Anderlecht for Norway midfielder Thelo Aasgaard. McInnes expressed frustration over the timing of the transfer window, saying it had been difficult to prepare for matches so close to the deadline. He also mentioned that Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy was expected to join the club soon. Rangers have signed 12 players this summer as part of a major rebuild, and McInnes remains confident in the squad’s potential despite the challenges of the transfer window.