Fast bowler Gus Atkinson Compounds the English team's Fitness Worries.

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

Gus Atkinson further complicated the fitness woes of the England squad when he left the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.

The right-arm seamer felt a problem in his hamstring post-delivery in his spell during the morning session.

The touring camp stated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and required time off the field for further assessment "during the day".

The concluding match of the series at the SCG begins this coming Sunday.

The English side has previously lost fast bowlers Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer because of a side injury on the current trip.

Matthew Fisher was added to the party to provide backup.

His form was underwhelming early in the series, taking just three wickets.

He was omitted for the Adelaide match, only to be brought back for the fourth Test to fill the void.

The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, before adding 28 while batting being one of only three English batsmen to reach double figures.

Post a single over at the end of day one, he resumed the next day and dismissed the nightwatchman edging to the keeper.

Yet, on the final ball of that over, he sent down a variation to the batsman and promptly felt at his leg.

Gus Atkinson returned to the side for the Boxing Day Test having missed the Adelaide game.

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