Seamer Gus Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Concerns.

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

The English seamer further complicated the fitness woes of the England squad upon exiting the playing area on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.

Atkinson felt a problem in his left leg post-delivery in his spell on Saturday.

Team management reported the 27-year-old reported "discomfort" and required time off the field for further assessment "over the next few hours".

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

The visitors have been without strike bowlers one seamer with a knee problem and another paceman because of a side injury on the current trip.

A replacement bowler was added to the party to provide backup.

Atkinson struggled during the first two matches, managing only three wickets.

He was left out from the previous Test, then recalled for the Boxing Day match as Archer's replacement.

Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, taking two wickets in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 while batting being one of only three English batsmen to reach double figures.

Post a single over late on the first day, he resumed on Saturday morning and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.

However, at the end of the fifth over, he sent down a slower ball to Travis Head and immediately felt for his hamstring.

Atkinson was brought back for the Melbourne match having missed the Adelaide game.

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