Fast bowler Atkinson Exacerbates England's Fitness Concerns.

'Serious blow' for England after Atkinson goes off suffering a hamstring problem.

Gus Atkinson increased the fitness woes of the England squad upon exiting the ground on the second morning in the Melbourne Test versus the Australians.

The right-arm seamer felt a problem in his left leg after the final ball that he bowled during the morning session.

Team management stated Atkinson felt some "soreness" and would spend time away from the action to undergo evaluation "during the day".

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

England have previously lost key quicks Mark Wood due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer to a side strain on the current trip.

Matthew Fisher was added to the party as injury reinforcement.

Atkinson struggled early in the series, claiming a mere three wickets.

He was omitted of the third Test, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match to fill the void.

Surrey's Atkinson improved at the MCG, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, then making 28 as a batsman being one of only three England players to get into double digits.

After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he resumed for the second day's play and dismissed the nightwatchman Scott Boland caught behind.

However, at the end of the fifth over, he delivered a change of pace to the batsman and immediately felt for his hamstring.