Ryan Jack has expressed confidence that Lawrence Shankland will play a pivotal role in revitalizing Rangers as the club aims to recover from a disappointing third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership last season. The former Rangers midfielder, who played alongside Shankland for Scotland and Aberdeen, highlighted the striker's character and professionalism as key assets for the club’s future.

Shankland joined Rangers this summer from Hearts, bringing with him a reputation for hard work and consistent improvement. Jack emphasized Shankland’s deep understanding of the unique demands at Ibrox and said the striker’s commitment to maintaining high standards both in training and on match days will set an example for his teammates.

“I look back at my time at Rangers and know that I gave everything I could to try to help the club. It’s definitely that mentality of player the club are needing,” Jack said. He noted that Shankland’s growth as a player and his leadership qualities have made him a figure others can look up to. Jack also pointed to the value of Shankland’s experience in dressing rooms alongside seasoned players such as Allan McGregor, Steven Davis, Jermaine Defoe, and Scott Arfield, which he believes creates the right blend of leadership and know-how.

With Derek McInnes now at the helm as manager, Jack underlined the importance of a swift improvement in club standards and pointed to Shankland as a vital component in that process. He described last season’s league result as far below Rangers’ expectations and called for significant work to be done during the upcoming transfer window and preseason period.

“There’s a lot of work to be done and now that Derek is in as manager there is a bit of certainty but it’s a massive summer ahead for the club, manager and the players,” Jack said. He stressed that Shankland’s experience and understanding of the club’s culture would be crucial assets as Rangers aim to return to title contention.

As Rangers prepare for the new campaign, all eyes will be on whether Shankland and the wider squad can respond to the challenge of restoring the club's competitive edge in Scottish football.