Mon 27 October 2025 21:40, UK

Rangers secured a long-awaited Scottish Premiership win at Ibrox by defeating Kilmarnock 3-1 on Sunday.

Goals from Derek Cornelius, Danilo, and Youssef Chermiti have lifted the Bears into fifth place, yet they still trail league leaders Hearts by 13 points.

The first win of the Danny Rohl era was a convincing one, with many players registering their best performances of the season.

As for Danilo, his goalscoring return to the side has surely given the German manager a headache about who must start up front.

Credit: Imago

Danilo was on the periphery of Russell Martin’s plans, with his last Rangers start coming in the 6-0 loss to Club Brugge on 27 August.

However, Rohl entrusted Danilo to start alongside Bojan Miovski against Kilmarnock, and he scored a brilliant goal on his return to action.

With the scores level at 1-1, Jayden Meghoma’s cross found Danilo, who planted a header in off the post past goalkeeper Eddie Beach.

Danilo’s stats vs Kilmarnock (via FotMob)

Martin’s sacking was the best-case scenario for Danilo’s future at the club, and under Rohl, he can prove to be a valuable player for the rest of the season.

Under Martin, Miovski would start the...