Seamer Gus Atkinson Exacerbates England's Fitness Worries.

'Significant concern' for the touring side as Atkinson leaves the field suffering a hamstring problem.

Gus Atkinson added to the fitness woes of the England squad after leaving the field on the second morning in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.

Atkinson experienced discomfort in his left leg immediately following a delivery that he bowled during the morning session.

The touring camp indicated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and was to take time away from the action in order to be assessed "during the day".

The concluding match in this Ashes battle at the SCG begins this coming Sunday.

The English side has been without key quicks Mark Wood with a knee problem and Jofra Archer to a side strain on the current trip.

A replacement bowler was brought into the squad to provide backup.

Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.

He was omitted for the Adelaide match, before being recalled for the Melbourne Test in the playing XI.

Surrey's Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, taking two wickets in Australia's first innings, then making 28 with the bat being one of only three teammates to reach double figures.

Post a single over late on the first day, he returned the next day and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.

Unfortunately, at the end of that over, he delivered a variation to the batsman and immediately felt at his leg.