Star England paceman Mark Wood is in grave doubt for the first Ashes Test in Perth after suffering a potential hamstring injury in his side's low-key warm-up fixture.

Wood had returned figures of 0-29 from eight overs before going off the field shortly before tea on Thursday at Lilac Hill.

The 35-year-old was playing his first match since knee surgery in March and will now undergo precautionary scans on his left hamstring.

Although England's medical team is confident the niggle is not serious, the fact Wood has not been able to get through the three-day match without an injury scare bodes poorly for his chances of being available for the first Test, starting on November 21.

England's touring schedule

Nov 13-15: Warm-up match vs England Lions XI at Lilac Hill

Nov 21-25: First Test v

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