Seamer Gus Atkinson Adds to England's Fitness Concerns.
'Major setback' for the touring side as Atkinson is forced off suffering a hamstring problem.
Gus Atkinson increased England's injury problems after leaving the field early on day two in the Melbourne Test against Australia.
Atkinson felt a problem in his left leg after the final ball in his spell at the MCG.
The touring camp indicated the 27-year-old felt some "soreness" and required time off the field to undergo evaluation "in the coming hours".
The final Test of the series in Sydney gets underway on Sunday, 4 January.
England have previously lost fast bowlers one seamer to a knee injury and another paceman because of a side injury on this Ashes tour.
Matthew Fisher was called up as cover for Wood.
Atkinson struggled early in the series, claiming a mere a handful of scalps.
He was dropped for the Adelaide match, then recalled for the fourth Test to fill the void.
Surrey's Atkinson showed better form in Melbourne, claiming a couple of wickets with the ball, and scoring 28 runs with the bat as one of just three teammates to get into double digits.
Post a single over at the end of day one, he resumed for the second day's play and had nightwatchman edging to the keeper.
However, on the final ball of that over, he delivered a variation to Travis Head and promptly felt for his hamstring.
The English bowler was recalled for the Boxing Day Test following his omission the Adelaide game.
