đź”— Share this article Paceman Atkinson Adds to England's Fitness Problems. 'Serious blow' for England after Atkinson is forced off suffering a hamstring problem. Gus Atkinson further complicated the injury concerns plaguing England after leaving the playing area on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians. The pace bowler felt a problem in his left leg immediately following a delivery that he bowled during the morning session. The England team indicated the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and would spend time away from the action for further assessment "in the coming hours". The concluding match of the series in Sydney begins at the end of the week. England have previously lost fast bowlers one seamer due to knee trouble and another paceman because of a side injury on this Ashes tour. Matthew Fisher was called up as cover for Wood. Atkinson struggled in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere three wickets. He was omitted of the third Test, before being recalled for the fourth Test 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. Following a brief spell late on the first day, he resumed for the second day's play and removed Scott Boland taken by the wicketkeeper. Yet, towards the conclusion of the fifth over, he delivered a variation to Travis Head and immediately felt for his hamstring. The English bowler was recalled for the Melbourne match following his omission of the third.