Mark Wood is to undergo a precautionary scan on Friday after the fast bowler suffered hamstring soreness during the first day of England's Ashes warm-up match against the Lions.

Wood has been out of action for the last nine months following knee surgery and made his return on day one of the in-house pre-Ashes warm-up match at Perth's Lilac Hill.

The 35-year-old quick bowled eight overs before tea - four in each session - but left the field midway through the afternoon after experiencing discomfort in his second spell.

The ECB confirmed Wood would undergo the precautionary scan on Friday, adding: The England fast bowler spent time off the field during the afternoon session, having completed eight overs with the ball.

"He is expected to bowl again in two days' time."

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