The seamer had to leave the field in 43rd over of Australia's innings after feeling what has been described as a shooting pain up his back after bowling the second delivery of his 12th over. Robinson alerted Ben Stokes to the issue and the England captain insisted he should leave the field. Stuart Broad finished the over.

Following an assessment from the medical team and rest overnight, the 29-year-old was said to be in better shape on Friday morning and will be able to bat when required. England resumed day two on 68 for 3 after bowling Australia out for 263. Robinson was wicketless.

With the help of Stokes as a mentor, Robinson returned for the second Test of the South Africa series last summer a more robust bowler, and showcased his renewed fitness by maintaining his pace across spells during a day's play. Though he has not quite been at the races in this series, he still has 10 wickets at an average 28.40, taking him to 76 at 21.71 across 18 caps to date.

England are optimistic that Robinson will be able to return with the ball, though much will depend on how much rest he can bank. The onus is on their middle order to break down Australia's overnight lead of 195 and fashion one of their own, allowing Robinson and the rest of the bowling attack to keep their feet up for most of Friday.