McInnes: Shankland too good not to score regularly

Despite a slow start at Rangers, Lawrence Shankland's former boss insists he'll be a big influence.

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What happened. Derek McInnes backs Lawrence Shankland to have a big influence at Rangers, despite a slow start with only one goal in five games.

• Shankland scored 22 goals for Hearts last season under McInnes.
• He was a substitute in Sunday's 5-1 win over St Mirren.
• McInnes says Shankland accepted not being guaranteed a starting spot.

“He is too good not to score regularly.”

— Derek McInnes

Shankland is one of 11 new signings at Rangers as they rebuild under McInnes.

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