Lehmann adds his support for Bancroft

Cameron Bancroft's limp Ashes finish means his place in the South African touring party is far from certain but Australia coach Darren Lehmann insists he has still been impressed by the rookie's partnership with David Warner at the top of the batting order.

The Western Australian opener was the only Australian under the pump after a 4-0 Ashes triumph that wrapped up on Monday.

The 25-year-old scored an unbeaten 82 on Test debut at the Gabba, with Bancroft the flavour of the month as the hosts marched to a 10-wicket win in the series opener.

He failed to reach 30 from that point on though and was comprehensively bowled for a duck in Australia's only innings in Sydney, when hoping to press his case for retention.

But Lehmann hinted Bancroft had still shown enough to be given a chance against South Africa's potent fast-bowling unit in March.

"I've been impressed with the way he's gone about it with Davey Warner," the coach said.

"He would like bigger scores, as you always would as a batsman, but some of our starts have been exceptional, especially early on in the series, apart from Adelaide.

"For me you've got a young guy there learning his craft, he's got a great work ethic.

"So for me moving forward, end of the day, it'll come down to selectors but he's a good young kid, works hard; we're pretty happy with him."

Australia's touring party for the four-Test series in South Africa is expected to be picked before the next Sheffield Shield round, denying the likes of Matthew Renshaw and Joe Burns a further chance to unseat the incumbent.

That timing, on top of his captain Steve Smith's desire for consistency as he looks ahead to next year's English Ashes series, will count in Bancroft's favour.

"He's a good young player, he's a great character and he's got a terrific work ethic and the more he plays he's going to continue to improve and get better," Smith said after the Sydney win.

"If the selectors keep the faith, and I hope they do, then it'll only be good for him and good for the group."

2017-18 International Fixtures

Gillette ODI Series v England

Australia ODI squad: Steve Smith (c), David Warner (vc), Pat Cummins, Aaron Finch, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Tim Paine, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa.

England ODI squad: Eoin Morgan (c), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Tom Curran, Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood.

First ODI MCG, January 14. Tickets

Second ODI Gabba, January 19. Tickets

Third ODI SCG, January 21. Tickets

Fourth ODI Adelaide Oval, January 26. Tickets

Fifth ODI Perth Stadium, January 28. Tickets

Prime Minister's XI

PM's XI v England Manuka Oval, February 2. Tickets

Gillette T20 trans-Tasman Tri-Series

England T20 squad: Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings, Jos Buttler, Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, James Vince, David Willey, Mark Wood.

First T20I Australia v NZ, SCG, February 3. Tickets

Second T20I Australia v England, Blundstone Arena, February 7. Tickets

Third T20I Australia v England, MCG, February 10. Tickets

Fourth T20I NZ v England, Wellington, February 14

Fifth T20I NZ v Australia, Eden Park, February 16

Sixth T20I NZ v England, Seddon Park, February 18

Final TBC, Eden Park, February 21

2017-18 International Results

Magellan Ashes Series

First Test Australia won by 10 wickets. Scorecard

Second Test Australia won by 120 runs (Day-Night). Scorecard

Third Test Australia won by an innings and 41 runs. Scorecard

Fourth Test Match drawn. Scorecard

Fifth Test Australia win by an innings and 123 runs. Scorecard