Paceman Gus Atkinson Compounds England's Fitness Problems.

'Significant concern' for England as Atkinson is forced off due to a hamstring issue.

The English seamer added to the injury concerns plaguing England after leaving the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.

The pace bowler pulled up with his left leg immediately following a delivery in his spell during the morning session.

Team management stated the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and was to take time on the sidelines to undergo evaluation "in the coming hours".

The concluding match of the tour in Sydney begins this coming Sunday.

The visitors have previously lost fast bowlers one seamer with a knee problem and Jofra Archer to a side strain during this series.

Matthew Fisher was added to the party as injury reinforcement.

The seamer had a tough time in the opening two Tests, taking just three wickets.

He was omitted from the previous Test, only to be brought back for the fourth Test as Archer's replacement.

Atkinson improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps during the host's first knock, then making 28 with the bat as one of just three England players to get into double digits.

After bowling one over late on the first day, he came back for the second day's play and dismissed the nightwatchman edging to the keeper.

However, towards the conclusion of the fifth over, he bowled a slower ball to Travis Head and immediately felt at his leg.

The English bowler was brought back for the Boxing Day Test following his omission of the third.

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