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Rangers picked up another win on Saturday afternoon, beating Kilmarnock 2-0 at Ibrox.

The Gers drew 0-0 at Livingston last weekend, but were back to winning ways with a fairly comfortable home win.

Kemar Roofe opened his Rangers account with a goal on his first start, tucking home Borna Barisic’s cross to make it 1-0.

Ryan Kent then added a second, meaning Rangers have won four from five to start the season without even conceding a goal.

Alfredo Morelos was left out against Kilmarnock, but Roofe stepped up with a goal and winger Brandon Barker made an impact too.

The 23-year-old was a bit-part player last season following his move from Manchester City, and it looked like he had little future at Ibrox.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 22: Brandon Barker of Rangers controls the ball during the Scottish Premier League match between Rangers and Kilmarnock at Ibrox Stadium on August 22, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

However, Barker impressed in pre-season, and after showing his quality to Steven Gerrard in training, he was handed a start on Saturday.

Fans have taken to Twitter to suggest that Barker was ‘excellent’ and one of the best players on the pitch, even feeling that he looks like a new signing and seems to have potential to become a real player for Rangers after a slow start to life at Ibrox.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 22: Brandon Barker of Rangers FC battles for possession with Stuart Findlay of Kilmarnock in the box during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Kilmarnock at Ibrox Stadium on August 22, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images