Jason De Vos believes Ipswich Town already have players with the potential to challenge for promotion to the Premiership.
The veteran Canadian said the experience of what has been a difficult season will stand the club's youngsters in good stead, and he is excited about the future.
The 33-year-old defender asked the Blues' supporters to curb their frustrations and get behind the club's stars of tomorrow.
"The club has an exciting future," said De Vos.
"There's a lot of potential here.
"While we understand the frustrations of the supporters who want us to be in the top two and challenging for promotion, the club is trying to build a team that will be doing that for years to come.
"But that process takes time and it's not going to happen overnight."
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