Goals from Mihailo Ivanović, Casper De Norre and Raees Bangura-Williams proved enough for Millwall to punch their ticket to the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup after they saw off a dogged Dagenham & Redbridge at the Den.
Ivanović put the hosts out in front on the half-hour mark when he poked home amidst a goalmouth scramble after his initial effort was parried by Eliott Justham.
Millwall doubled their lead in the 70th minute when De Norre volleyed into the net after the Belgian met Joe Bryan's byline cross.
Raees Bangura-Williams added a third with his first senior goal to cap off a memorable debut for the youngster when he cut inside and fired past Justham.
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The Lions had enjoyed the better of proceedings from kick-off but a determined Daggers side kept them at bay until Ivanović's opener, with the hosts enjoying a one-goal advantage entering the break.
It took until the restart for Dagenham & Redbridge to register a first attempt at goal, with Jake Hessenthaler firing into the arms of Lukas Jensen from eight yards out.
The visitors were then forced into evasive action not long after when Ivanović found himself with space, only for the forward to sky his effort over the bar.
De Norre would then double the hosts' advantage after expertly timing his run before Bangura-Williams finished the job with his first senior goal to ensure Millwall reach the fourth round for the first time in four years, where they will face Leeds United at Elland Road.