The Three Lions were dealt an early blow as Xavi Simons fired the Dutch ahead with a fine strike from just outside the box, however they battled back through a fortuitous penalty - dispatched by Harry Kane - to go into the break with the scores locked at 1-1.
It looked like it was going into extra time again, that England might need another shootout, but then Ollie Watkins decided otherwise, firing into the back of the net with a fantastic strike late in the day.
Here’s how we rated the Three Lions after that game in Dortmund:
9. Phil Foden - 7
Had a brilliant first half and was so unlucky not to have got on the scoresheet. Showed fantastic feet but saw an effort cleared off the line, and hit a long range beauty that smashed the post. Faded a little in the second half, though, and was taken off. | Getty Images
10. Jude Bellingham - 7
Another game that wasn't at the levels that he'll expect from himself, but there were still moments in there that showed the quality that he possesses. | Getty Images
11. Harry Kane - 6
Took his penalty really well, but that was pretty much his only main contribution of the game. Worked hard, as he always does, but wasn't able to impact it in the way that he wants to. Photo: Bradley Collyer
12. Luke Shaw - 7
Made his long-awaited return from a hamstring niggle off the bench against Switzerland. The England system was more convincing with him in it and reports suggest he'll take the starting berth from Kieran Trippier. | Getty Images