England chairman of selectors David Graveney admits Monty Panesar is ''desperate'' to play in the Ashes but insists the decision over his inclusion is with coach Duncan Fletcher and captain Andrew Flintoff.

The Northamptonshire left-armer has been overlooked in the first two matches as Fletcher preferred Ashley Giles.

But with Australia leading 2-0 in the five-match series, Panesar is being tipped to make a return.

Calls for his inclusion for this week's third Test in Perth are growing in volume and Graveney said: ''Monty is a fine bowler, there is no doubt about that.

''It will be a joint call between Duncan and Freddie (Flintoff) as to who are the best bowlers to get us 20 wickets.

''It is not for me to say whether he should or shouldn't play.

"We lost the first match because we bowled poorly - the seam bowling more than anything else - and in the second we played some really good cricket and then had an hour of madness which cost us the game.

''There's a lot of speculation about how Monty would or would not have done.

''He obviously wants to play. He's desperate to play. The make-up of the team is important but it's how we play that is crucial.''

Panesar has warned fans not to expect miracles if he plays in the third Test.

''If I am selected I'll enjoy every minute of it but there is maybe a danger that people will see me as a miracle worker,'' he said.

''I am not Shane Warne or Muttiah Muralitharan, but what I can promise is that I will try my very best for England.''

Warne had an injury scare when he hurt his right elbow during fielding practice yesterday.

However, after treatment the 37-year-old appeared to recover quickly and team bosses were quick to play down any concerns about his ability to play in the third Ashes Test