Travis Head willing to do whatever it takes to win The Ashes

Head was thrust into the unfamiliar role during the first Test in Perth after incumbent opener Usman Khawaja struggled with back spasms.

He usually bats in the middle order at No 5 but smashed a stunning 123 off 83 balls to guide Australia to victory in his debut appearance as an opener.

Khawaja seems to have recovered from his back problems as he has retained his place in the 14-man squad for the second Test.

However, there is no guarantee he will actually play as his place in the team has been in doubt due to poor form anyway.

Speaking to the press ahead of the game at the Gabba, Head said his role for the second Test had not been decided yet but that he was willing to do whatever was asked of him.

"If that's what is needed to win a Test match and if that's what's required then, yeah, I'm fine with it," he said.

"I'm preparing for anything at this stage… There's a fair bit to work through. I've just got here. We haven't really had many conversations over the last week.

"It's been about just spending some time out of the game as much as you can. You don't get much time to chill out in a massive series like this, where it's pretty full-on every single day.

"I feel like I can play in any role, so I'm open to it, and it's just trying to work out in-game and in moments when that may come out and when you may use that.

"All options are on the table and have been for a long period of time about where this team can potentially get better, and where there's opportunities to potentially win games of cricket in moments. It's always been on the table."