England’s Ashes campaign could hinge on a scan involving one of its most influential players, with Mark Wood reporting hamstring tightness on Thursday.

The star pace bowler left the field during England’s warm-up game against the England Lions in Perth.

The 35-year-old, who has played 11 Tests against Australia and is arguably England’s most dangerous bowler, took 0-29 from eight overs before leaving the field at Lilac Hill in Perth.

Wood has been recovering from a knee injury and has not played an international match since February.

“The plan for Mark Wood was for him to bowl eight overs today,” the England Cricket Board said in a statement released on Thursday evening.

“He has some stiffness in his left hamstring, which has kept him off the field for some time during the second sess

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