Australians must work hard for the country - Haddin

Sydney, Australia June 21 (AAP) - Brad Haddin says Australia's new generation must prove they're as hungry as those who have worn the baggy green before them.

Team culture has come under fire leading into the Ashes after a string of off-field misdemeanours, but Haddin doesn't believe the new wave of personnel in the side is any more difficult to manage than rookies from the golden age of Australian cricket that he grew up in.

Despite the perception, Australia's vice-captain believes the current batch of cricketers coming through are actually far more gifted than their predecessors.

However, the by-product of that appears to be a concern over them putting in the hard yards.

As Australia chase a return to the pinnacle of Test cricket, Haddin called on Australia's players to show a desire to make their talents count.

"They've still got to learn their game and learn what works for them. Keep trying to make themselves better cricketers and not just be happy with the talent they've got," Haddin told the Australian press."They are different because one thing is they're better.

"These guys can do a lot of things at a young age that we definitely couldn't do."Are they as hungry as us? That will be proven over time."Their job now is to turn that talent into being consistent cricketers and winning games for the team."Haddin says young players are more brash and outgoing than in previous eras, but share the same fears and vulnerabilities as any cricketer ever has.

The 35-year-old gloveman has been recalled as Michael Clarke's deputy for the Ashes, as Australia attempts to overcome a leadership vacuum.