Sone so pleased to make up for one of those ‘oh no’ moments

The former Aberdeen winger was slow to react and inadvertently played Manuel Pascali onside for Kilmarnock’s winner last week.

However, Aluko shrugged off the setback to produce an impressive performance on his Ibrox bow with a man-of-the-match display that helped secure the three points.

Reflecting on last week’s game at Rugby Park, he said: “At the time it was one of those moments where I thought ‘oh no’.

“I watch all my games back and I cringed watching it but that’s football and it’s not a problem for me.

“If you make those mistakes at any club you are going to get criticism. I’ve been in football long enough to know that I can deal with it. It’s not an issue. On my debut at Aberdeen, I had a similar incident but you just have to get on with it and be strong mentally and start again.”

Aluko has been thrown straight into the action at Rangers despite being without a club since his Dons contract ended in the summer.

He said: “It was tough being out but I worked hard when I wasn’t playing. I wasn’t just sitting around. I’m gaining the rewards for that now. You can’t replicate playing in competitive football, so the first few weeks have been tough, but it’s easier when you are playing for a team like Rangers who make it easier for you. I’m not far off being 100 per cent.”

Rangers opened the scoring thanks to an own-goal by Alex Keddie, before Aluko won a penalty that was converted by Nikica Jelavic.

Dunfermline pulled a goal back through Joe Cardle but the Scottish champions held on for a much-needed win following a goalless draw against St Johnstone and the defeat at Kilmarnock in their last two outings.

Rangers manager Ally McCoist was thrilled with the efforts of Aluko.

He said: “I thought the wee fellow on the right-hand side had a top game. I thought Aluko was terrific. He’s started really well and we have been really pleased with him, especially when you consider he’s not had a lot of football.”

Keddie, who also netted an own goal in last week’s 3-3 draw against Aberdeen, believes luck simply was not on Dunfermline’s side. He said: “I couldn’t do too much about this own goal, it just cannoned straight off my hip. If it had come off my stomach, it would probably have dropped to the ground. You need a bit of luck at Ibrox and Parkhead and unfortunately we didn’t get it.”