Paceman Atkinson Compounds England's Fitness Worries.
'Major setback' for the English camp as Atkinson is forced off due to a hamstring issue.
The English seamer increased the injury concerns plaguing England upon exiting the field early on day two of the fourth Ashes Test versus the Australians.
The pace bowler experienced discomfort in his left hamstring after the final ball in his spell on Saturday.
The touring camp stated the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and would spend time away from the action for further assessment "over the next few hours".
The concluding match of the tour in Sydney starts at the end of the week.
The visitors have already lost fast bowlers Mark Wood with a knee problem and Jofra Archer because of a side injury on the current trip.
Matthew Fisher was brought into the squad to provide backup.
The seamer had a tough time in the opening two Tests, claiming a mere three wickets.
He was dropped of the third Test, before being recalled for the Boxing Day match in the playing XI.
Atkinson performed better in the fourth Test, claiming a couple of wickets in Australia's first innings, before adding 28 while batting as one of just three England players to get into double digits.
Following a brief spell at the end of day one, he came back on Saturday morning and dismissed the nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
Yet, on the final ball of his spell, he sent down a variation to Travis Head and suddenly grabbed his left hamstring.
Gus Atkinson returned to the side for the Melbourne match following his omission the Adelaide game.
