Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk has explained committing to Holland.

The former Ajax prospect also qualifies for Belgium, but says he will now commit to he Oranje after his pre-squad selection last month.

He recalled to Voetbalzone: “I just found out through the official list.

“Normally you are not called personally. I've also never spoken to (Louis) Van Gaal before; I only spoke to the team manager (Fernando Arrabal). He informed me and spoke to me to ask a few things: how I am doing, if I am fit and a little about the situation with Belgium.

"They did not specify what position they had in mind for me. I think they just determined where I would fit best based on videos. Lately I always play as a left back, but before that always as a left central defender. I also played as a defensive midfielder for a while, but frankly that's not the ideal position for me.

“I immediately indicated that I would choose the Netherlands anyway and not Belgium, even if I did not make the final selection. I'm not going to change my mind anymore. That would not be reasonable for Oranje, but also not for Belgium. That's not how it works.

"When Belgium came in the beginning it was very new and interesting and I definitely wanted to see what I could do with it. Now I have made a clear choice and I have not spoken with Belgium since the first contact. The situation was not easy at that time and I have now indicated what I want. Everyone is at peace with that. With a view to Oranje it is an advantage that I am left-footed, but it remains busy at the back of the Netherlands. They're all good players, so it's tough. Who knows?"