Craig Overton conceded he might miss the Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne due to a hairline fracture of the rib.
The Somerset bowled was hit by a Pat Cummins bouncer during his Test debut in Adelaide and aggravated the injury during the defeat in Perth.
"Melbourne might be a push but it's still an option to play at the minute," he told BBC Sport.
Overton has impressed in his two outings so far, taking six wickets including Australian run-machine Steve Smith and top-scoring with an unbeaten 41 in the first innings in Adelaide.
"I'm starting to grow into the side and it's disappointing with my rib but I still feel I've got the confidence that I can perform at this level," said the 23-year-old who added that England are determined to fight back.
"We're still fighting to get that result and show everybody what we can do out here.
"It's tough, obviously they're a good side in their home conditions and their bowlers are suited to playing out here with the pace they've got. We need to find a little bit more in our side and score a few more runs and take a few more wickets."