Steur joined Newcastle United in a major summer transfer after making 26 senior appearances for Ajax. He has since adapted to life in England and remains fully convinced that moving to the Premier League was the right decision.
Speaking to Voetbalzone during the Netherlands Under-21s' international gathering in Zeist, Steur explained that he was enjoying the opportunity to represent his country again.
"It's always nice to be back here. We're going to play two important matches, so there's plenty to look forward to," he said.
The Netherlands were preparing for a two-legged play-off against Denmark, with a place at next summer's European Championship in Albania and Serbia at stake.
Steur admitted that adjusting to the English language had initially presented some difficulties, particularly because of the local accent.
"I thought my English was really good... But by now it's at a good level. Because of the accent there, at first I sometimes had to ask people to repeat things several times. It's much better now," he explained.
He still speaks plenty of Dutch while living in Newcastle, keeping in regular contact with his family and former colleagues. Having fellow Dutchman Sven Botman at the club has also helped him settle.
The midfielder believes the biggest difference between Ajax and Newcastle is the intensity of the Premier League.
"It's still just football, of course. I think the biggest difference is the competition itself. It's a little more intense, both physically and in terms of speed.
"Everyone can see that on television. Everything is just a little more extreme. I actually really like that. It's one of the reasons I made that move," he said.
Asked whether he had any doubts about leaving Ajax, his response was emphatic.
"One hundred per cent!"
Steur also dismissed suggestions that the transfer fee had created additional pressure.
"I don't look at it that way. I try to develop myself as well as possible and perform as well as possible. I've actually never really been concerned with it," he said.
He has already experienced the atmosphere at St James' Park and is particularly grateful for the support from Newcastle's fans.
"Every match for Newcastle is incredibly special, especially with those fans. Particularly at St James' Park. I don't think the atmosphere there will ever get boring. I'm very grateful for that," he added.
His immediate focus, however, is with the Netherlands Under-21s. Steur helped them take a commanding 3-0 lead in the first leg against Denmark on November 13, providing the assist for Thom van Bergen's goal.
The midfielder knows what qualification would mean to him personally, having never appeared at a major youth international tournament.
"Other boys have already played at a youth European Championship, but for me it would be the first time at a major tournament. That's something wonderful to look forward to. It's really important that the Netherlands are there. Everyone here wants that."
Steur has a clear ambition for the return fixture.
"This international break will only be a success if we go to the European Championship!" he said.