England has questioned whether injury-prone Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins has the Test experience to handle the pressure of the Ashes series beginning this month.

Cummins is expected to be named in Australia's pace attack for the opening Test in Brisbane, which starts on November 23, but his extensive history of injury has long been a cause for concern.

He made a brilliant Test debut as an 18-year-old in 2011 when he famously helped Australia beat South Africa by two wickets in Johannesburg, claiming the figures of 6-79 in the Proteas' second innings and scooping the player of the match award.

But Cummins had to wait until earlier this year to make his second Test appearance, with a litany of injuries, including foot and back stress fractures, leaving him sidelined from the five-day game.

He has played four Tests since returning against India in Ranchi last March and has 21 wickets to his name at an average of 25.38.

England batsman James Vince said there was reason to be doubtful whether Cummins could stand the rigours of a five-Test Ashes Test, despite the 24-year-old proving his fitness in 2017.

"Pat Cummins is being talked about a bit, he hasn't got a huge amount of experience," he said.

"I'm sure [the Australian bowling attack] are going to be under pressure as well. It's just about who's going to put in the best performances on the day."

Vince, a surprise selection in England's 16-man tour party, was also unfazed by the prospect of facing Cummins' fellow quick Mitchell Starc.

Mitchell Starc impressed for New South Wales against South Australia. ( AAP: Brenton Edwards )

Starc's pace and swing loom as a major weapon for Australia, and he showcased his match-winning potential with innings figures of 8-73 for New South Wales in its opening Sheffield Shield match in Adelaide last week.

"I wouldn't say it's daunting. It's a great challenge," Vince said of confronting Starc.

"It's a great chance for guys to step up and make a name for themselves. I think the key is getting those guys into their third and fourth spells. Trying to get through the tough periods.

"And when we can, put pressure on the bowlers and try to put them on the back foot."

Vince looking to 'kick-start' England Test career

Vince is considered fortunate to have been named to tour Australia.

The 26-year-old made his Test debut in 2016, but was axed a few months later after averaging just 19.27 in seven Tests.

Vince said he was desperate to use the Ashes tour to reignite his Test career.

"It's a second chance," he said.

"I was disappointed with how my career started. An Ashes series is bigger than any other series.

"To come here and do well, it can kick-start my career."

England will dust out the cobwebs with a two-day tour match against a Western Australia XI side at the WACA ground in Perth, starting Saturday.

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