Shankland discusses pressure of joining Rangers ahead of pre-season
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Lawrence Shankland addressed the media during Rangers' pre-season training camp in Spain, stating he does not feel excessive pressure to establish himself at the club. Shankland, who transferred from Hearts in May, emphasized his eagerness to prove himself and make an impact with the team. He acknowledged the competition for positions among fellow strikers Youssef Chermiti, Bojan Miovski, and Ryan Naderi. Shankland, third on the Scottish Premiership's all-time scorers list, noted that manager Derek McInnes is familiar with his playing style from their time together at Aberdeen. Rangers continue to integrate their new signings as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Shankland joined Rangers from Hearts in May 2026.
- •He scored 20 goals for Hearts last season.
- •Shankland is third on the Scottish Premiership's all-time scorers list.
- •He aims to become a key player under manager Derek McInnes.
- •Rangers are currently in a pre-season training camp in Spain.
- 10:08 AMBBC Football — Shankland not feeling pressure at Rangers
"Lawrence Shankland does not feel "too much pressure" to establish himself at Rangers as he has "always wanted to prove myself".
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Soccer•Jul 16, 2026, 11:11 AMHow coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly
- Soccer•Jul 16, 2026, 11:10 AM‘I can’t wait to stand between the posts at De Kuip’: Feyenoord’s new goalkeeper looking forward to playing in the Eredivisie
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 16, 2026, 11:09 AMOne fan called Spain vs Argentina World Cup final in 2021, Messi fans will love the score prediction
- EPL•Jul 16, 2026, 11:06 AMCrewe sign Newcastle midfielder White
- Bundesliga•Jul 16, 2026, 11:05 AMInside Barcelona’s rapid move for Adeyemi: Mendes, Deco and the call that changed everything
- Champions League•Jul 16, 2026, 11:05 AM‘I don’t get Arsenal‘ Chris Waddle discusses Arsenal’s interest in Guimaraes
