Van Hecke is yet to be capped by the Oranje.
But he told Viaplay: "I know there are good centre-backs in the Dutch national team, but I also know what level I play at and that I am doing well.
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"If you look at the Dutch national team, I have the feeling that I can also play there.
"Hopefully it will come soon, so I can show myself off. And hopefully I will be here to stay."