Bethell says 'lot more to do' to nail down England number three spot
The 22-year-old was recalled for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne to replace the under-performing Ollie Pope and impressed.
He hit a gritty 40 in difficult batting conditions in the second innings to help steer England to a four-wicket victory and their first win in Australia since 2011.
Bethell is likely to get another opportunity in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney starting Sunday.
"I like three," he told English media in Melbourne.
"You come in when the ball is new and in some scenarios the ball's going all over the shop.