Seamer Gus Atkinson Adds to England's Injury Concerns.

The English seamer increased the injury concerns plaguing England upon exiting the field on the second morning in the Melbourne Test against Australia.

The right-arm seamer experienced discomfort in his left leg post-delivery of the fourth over on Saturday.

The touring camp reported the 27-year-old had experienced "tightness" and required time off the field to undergo evaluation "over the next few hours".

The final Test of the series beginning on 4 January begins this coming Sunday.

The visitors have previously lost key quicks one seamer due to knee trouble and Jofra Archer because of a side injury on the current trip.

A replacement bowler was added to the party to provide backup.

His form was underwhelming in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.

He was dropped for the Adelaide match, before being recalled for the Melbourne Test to fill the void.

The county bowler performed better in the fourth Test, bagging two scalps in Australia's first innings, then making 28 with the bat as one of just three teammates to reach double figures.

After bowling one over in Australia's second innings, he returned the next day and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.

However, towards the conclusion of his spell, he sent down a slower ball to the batsman and suddenly grabbed his left hamstring.