Haddin justified a national team recall, after being out of the side for 18 months, with assured performances behind the stumps in all five Tests in the 3-0 series loss.

Australia had to deal with the distraction of coach Mickey Arthur being sacked and Darren Lehmann taking over.

Lehmann made several changes, installing late bloomer Chris Rogers to the top of the order, keeping faith with batsman Steve Smith and getting the most out of workhorse paceman Ryan Harris.

Haddin believes those moves will pay off as Australia embarks on turning the tables on England in the first Test at the Gabba from November 21 to 25.

''The biggest thing coming into the next series is stability,'' Haddin said. ''There will be no surprises, we know what we're going to get with England.

''We have a pretty settled group going into that campaign, so there will be no excuses not just to be focused on cricket.

''I'm focused to get my teeth into another Ashes campaign at home.''

Haddin, Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon and NSW wicketkeeper/batsman Ryan Carters were back in familiar surroundings at Manuka Oval on Wednesday inspecting the ground's redevelopment.

All three progressed through the ranks with the ACT Comets.

Despite turning 36 in October, Haddin is showing no signs of slowing down and has expressed his desire to break back into one-day contention for the 2015 World Cup in Australia.

He proved he still has what it takes at the international level, breaking Rod Marsh's 30-year record for most dismissals in an Ashes series with 29 catches.

He said capitalising on the big moments was the difference between the two teams.

''We've got to improve to beat this crop of England players, our best cricket will compete against any team in the world,'' Haddin said. ''It comes down to experience and being in those big occasions and getting better.

''It's OK to make one or two mistakes in those moments, but you've got to learn from those mistakes and move forward.

''We've just got to be conscious that when the big moments arrive, we have to grab hold of them.

''Leading into the home summer I think we'll be in a good place.''

Lyon denied there was bad blood between Australia and England after the fifth Test finished in controversial circumstances.

''It's an Ashes series so everything's on the line, the contest is there,'' Lyon said.

''We know where the line is. We don't over-step it, we certainly head-butt it sometimes, but we're not going to get over it.''

Lyon reclaimed his spot in the third Test ahead of rookie spinner Ashton Agar. The 25-year-old claimed nine wickets at 33.6 and has moved from South Australia to NSW in the off-season.