MELBOURNE, Dec 29 (Reuters) - ‌Australia head coach and selector Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will ‌play in the fifth Ashes test against England at the Sydney ‌Cricket Ground amid media speculation it could be his last international.

The oldest player in an ageing squad, the 39-year-old lefthander's spot in the line-up is under scrutiny following his demotion down the batting ‍order and as selectors look to the future.