He kept his place in the team for the 2017-18 Ashes Series and made his Ashes debut in the opening Test match in Brisbane on 23 November 2017, partnering Cook and made 53 in the first innings before being dismissed by Pat Cummins.
He remained a member of the team for the 2017-18 Ashes series and made his debut in the first Test match against Australia on November 23, 2017, alongside Cook, scoring 53 runs before being dismissed by Pat Cummins.