George Moncur is excited.

After an encouraging first half of the 2011/12 season that saw the first-year professional join the West Ham United squad on their pre-season tour to Switzerland and twice be named as a substitute by manager Sam Allardyce, the midfielder has joined AFC Wimbledon on loan.

Blessed with superb technique, an expansive range of passing and the ability to shoot from distance with either foot, Moncur has added a physical side this season that has taken his game to a new level.

The 18-year-old linked up with the npower League Two club earlier this week and is set to make his Football League debut in Saturday's fixture at Port Vale.

"I think it will be a great experience," he told the official website. "Hopefully I can show everyone what I can do in league football and keep doing what I've been doing this season and keep pushing on.

"I think I have developed a bit physically this year and got stronger, which has helped me to improve my game. When the matches get tough, I am in the middle of the park and need to be able to battle as well as let my football do the talking. It has helped me a lot.

"I just love playing football and I always give my all. I believe in myself and my ability and just want to show what I can do at AFC Wimbledon."

Moncur will link up with a familiar face at Kingsmeadow in the shape of former Hammers defender Callum McNaughton, who joined the Dons on a permanent basis following a successful loan spell earlier this month.

The midfielder is hoping his old team-mate will help him to learn the ropes of playing in League Two.

"I don't know what I am expecting, to be honest. It is going to be a more physical battle but hopefully I can get the ball down and play like I do when I'm playing for the development squad and get myself a couple of goals.

"The manager Terry Brown told me that they are looking to play football and they are looking for me to make things happen. Callum is there already and I also remember a couple of other players from when I was playing schoolboy football."

While he may be out of immediate sight for the next month, Moncur is determined not to be out of Big Sam's thoughts for too long.

"The Gaffer said that there would not be many places up for grabs at West Ham for the time being, but that my time will come and I should go out on loan and play some games and see what happens.

"Rob Hall did the same thing earlier this season and he came back and played for the first team. Hopefully I can do the same thing as him."

Moncur could be one of a number of loanees in action this weekend. In the Championship, Jordan Spence's Bristol City travel to Brighton and Hove Albion.

In League One, Peter Kurucz's Rochdale host Stevenage. In League Two, Cristian Montano, Ahmed Abdulla and Eoin Wearen will all hope to feature as Dagenham and Redbridge welcome Hereford United, while Callum Driver's Burton Albion head for Plymouth Argyle.

Further afield. Sebastian Lletget is on international duty at a United States U23 training camp in Carson, California, while Pablo Barrera's Real Zaragoza host Getafe in Spain's Primera Division on Saturday evening.