Paceman Atkinson Compounds the English team's Fitness Worries.

Gus Atkinson further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England after leaving the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.

Atkinson pulled up with his left hamstring post-delivery in his spell during the morning session.

The touring camp stated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and would spend time away from the action for further assessment "during the day".

The final Test of the series in Sydney gets underway at the end of the week.

The English side has previously lost key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and another paceman to a side strain during this series.

A replacement bowler was called up to provide backup.

Atkinson struggled during the first two matches, taking just three wickets.

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

Surrey's Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, claiming a couple of wickets in Australia's first innings, then making 28 as a batsman among just a trio of teammates who passed ten runs.

Following a brief spell in Australia's second innings, he returned the next day and dismissed the nightwatchman edging to the keeper.

Yet, towards the conclusion of the fifth over, he bowled a change of pace to Travis Head and promptly felt his left hamstring.