Paceman Gus Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Problems.

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

The pace bowler increased the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the field during Saturday's play of the fourth Ashes Test in the Ashes series.

Atkinson felt a problem in his left leg post-delivery of the fourth over during the morning session.

Team management stated Atkinson reported "discomfort" and was to take time away from the action to undergo evaluation "in the coming hours".

The final Test of the tour at the SCG begins this coming Sunday.

England have already lost key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and another paceman to a side strain during this series.

A replacement bowler was added to the party as injury reinforcement.

The seamer had a tough time during the first two matches, managing only three wickets.

He was dropped from the previous Test, before being recalled for the fourth Test in the playing XI.

Atkinson improved at the MCG, bagging two scalps during the host's first knock, then making 28 while batting as one of just three English batsmen to reach double figures.

Following a brief spell at the end of day one, he returned on Saturday morning and removed Scott Boland Scott Boland caught behind.

Unfortunately, on the final ball of his spell, he sent down a slower ball to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed at his leg.