Boss Mick McCarthy believes striker David McGoldrick and midfielder Cole Skuse are both capable of playing in the Premier League.
The Town manager has been delighted with 26-year-old McGoldrick since he joined the Blues initially on loan in January before signing a two-year deal after joining on a Bosman following his release by Nottingham Forest in the summer.
"He’s been a really good signing,” McCarthy said of his 12-goal top scorer. "He was when he was here on loan and he’s just got better. He’s continued to develop and he’s been a really good signing for us.
"I think if players are playing well and excelling in the Championship that’s what people start looking at — can they play in the Premier League?
"Dids has certainly got the ability to play in the Premier League, I think all through his career he’s been looked upon as a really talented individual.
"For whatever reason he’s never really fulfilled it, he’s had fits and starts, I thought he was excellent for Coventry when we went and watched him and took him from there.
"Whatever he’s done, probably maturing and growing up and appreciating what he’s got, he’s a great guy in the dressing room and around the place and he’s an outstanding player.”
McCarthy has been similarly impressed with Cole Skuse, who also signed on a Bosman in the summer after leaving Bristol City.
"He’s terrific Skusey,” the Town boss added. "I think it was Sean O’Driscoll who said 'You know he’s a good player now, but when you get him under the roof and in the building you’ll know he’s a better player than you thought'.
"And that’s been the case. He’s a delightful young fella, he really is. I think he’s Premier League quality. I watch a lot of Premier League football and he can use both feet, he’s competitive, he’s quick, very athletic, he’s a good package.”