Former Australia Test opener, Chris Rogers has heaped praise on compatriot, Cameron Bancroft, while also suggesting that the Aussie should be “selfish” in his approach to become an elite-level player.

Bancroft has seemingly fitted into the Australian team and has done well in the two Ashes Tests that he has played thus far since being called up to the national team. Batting at an average of 42 in two Tests, he seems to have the skills necessary to make it to the top with the Baggie Green.

"He just needs to almost be a little bit selfish," Rogers told AAP.

Rogers also suggested that the youngster should look out for himself as the limelight of playing for the national team could be a little too radiant to grasp at times. From playing in front of a small crowd to having a full house at WACA in the next Test, the step-up could be a bit daunting while also having its advantages.

"It's a really hard one. I found it can actually be a little bit of a distraction because there's so many people wanting to watch but also hang out.

"You can end up getting caught trying to look after everybody else when you need to kind of take care of yourself.

"But in saying that, there's familiarity and probably a comfort level that comes with playing on your home track, where he's had success this year."

Rogers, who mentored Bancroft during his County spell in England last winter, believes that he is batting very well and that if he could continue his form in the flatter deck of WACA, he will elongate his stay with the team.

"The run-out in the second Test was really unfortunate. That hurts because he looked really good," Rogers said.

"Then he got the new ball under lights. As he said, they were swinging like bananas.