Eoin Wearen and Ahmed Abdulla have joined Dagenham & Redbridge on loan - with the prospect of making their Daggers debuts in Saturday's FA Cup with Budweiser third-round meeting with Millwall.

While Abdulla is making his second loan switch of the season after making seven appearances for Swindon Town earlier this season, Wearen is set to make his senior bow after impressing for the development squad.

The Republic of Ireland Under-19 international and Abdulla will join the League Two club - where fellow Academy graduate Cristian Montano is also on loan - until 31 January, with the prospect of appearing in as many as five first-team fixtures.

Wearen is no stranger to big matches, having helped the Irish to reach the UEFA European Under-19 Championship final last summer, and admitted to relishing the opportunity to kick-off his senior career against the Lions.

"I have been waiting for a few weeks for the move to be completed and now I can't wait to go and play on Saturday," said the 19-year-old. "I have spoken to the manager John Still and he said I would be involved against Millwall.

"That is exactly what I wanted to hear and I am delighted because, as far as I'm concerned, the bigger the game the better. Cristian is already at Dagenham and he's done really well, so I'd be happy if I could make a similar impact there.

"The Millwall fans will know that I'm a West Ham player so I am expecting a bit of grief but I'll be happy if that happens!"

Wearen has enjoyed a fine season for the development squad, making 14 appearances and scoring three goals. While he has played mainly as a centre-back this season, the teenager originally joined West Ham as a centtal midfield player and will fill that position at Victoria Road.

For the Dublin-born former Gaelic football star, the prospect of making his debut in such a high-profile fixture is a challenge to be excited rather than daunted by

"I am going to Dagenham as a midfielder but they know that I can play in defence, so I'd be happy to fill in there if needed.

"Dagenham are fighting for their lives and I could be involved in five matches, either in the FA Cup or League Two. I played for Ireland against the host nation Romania in the EUROs last summer in front of 12 or 13,000, so I'm ready for the challenge.

"If I can go there and prove that I can play at that level then hopefully the Gaffer [Sam Allardyce] will see that I can play at a higher level and be an asset to the club and earn a new contract. I'm looking forward to it."

Ahmed Abdulla is looking forward to his Daggers debut

Abdulla is also aiming to make a name for himself. The 20-year-old creative midfielder heads out on loan for the second time this season, having previously turned out for Paolo Di Canio's Swindon earlier this term.

A regular in Ian Hendon's development squad, Abdulla is planning to catch the eye during his four-week stay with John Still's side.

"It's looking good. It's a local club and hopefully I can help them out and do something positive there," said Abdulla. "I'm really close friends with Cristian and he's told me that it is a good club and everybody is getting confidence and playing well after their recent results."

Dagenham have picked up seven points from their previous three matches, climbing out of the League Two relegation places, and Abdulla is relishing the opportunity to shine in both league and cup. Aside from Saturday's cup tie, he could also be involved in home fixtures against Hereford United and Rotherham and the away fixtures at Crewe Alexandra and Torquay United.

"It's come as a shock to be told I could be making my debut straight away against Millwall in the FA Cup. Hopefully I can show what I can do there.

"I think League Two is a good league - it's not as bad as everyone thinks it is. I was with Swindon who were a ball-playing team and I expect it to be a bit different at Dagenham. Hopefully I can adjust to their style and get going.

"I've played on their ground a few times for the reserves and for the first team in pre-season and it's a good pitch and a nice stadium. Let's hope I can emulate Cristian and make myself a hero. Hopefully I can hit the heights as well."

With his second professional contract up in the summer, the Saudi Arabia-born player is keen to catch the eye and earn himself a deal for next season - whether that be with West Ham or another club.

"It's a good opportunity for me to put myself in the shop window and to let people know what I'm all about by showing them what I can do for the team."

Wearen and Abdulla join Montano, Jordan Spence (Bristol City), Peter Kurucz (Rochdale) and Pablo Barrera (Real Zaragoza) out on loan, while Herita Ilunga (Doncaster Rovers) has returned to Chadwell Heath this week.