West Bromwich Albion fullback Billy Jones now feels established as a Premier League player.
He feels a sustained run this season has been the key to his progress.
"The important thing was to feel like a Premier League player - and I do feel more so now," said Jones.
"I feel like I've learned and improved in this league. Like so many Championship players, you feel you're ready to make that step up.
"You're playing consistently well at that level and you think you might be ready for the Premier League."