England have been rocked by news they will be without fast bowler Mark Wood for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

The tourists are 1-0 down following a dismal two-day defeat in Perth , making the trip to the Gabba already feel like a must-win in the five-Test series.

But they will be without one of their main weapons in Durham paceman Wood due to concerns over his knee.

The 35-year-old, one of the fastest bowlers to ever play for England, bowled 11 overs in the opening Test, finishing with figures of 0-44.

Wood was sent for a scan on his hamstring days before the match after feeling tightness in a warm-up game, but was ultimately given the green light to play.

But he missed the tourists' first training session in Brisbane on Saturday morning and it is now confirmed he will not

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