Ronald Koeman's side got off to the best start when Xavi Simmons broke the deadlock after just seven minutes with a right-footed shot past England's defense and past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
The Netherlands' lead did not last long as Harry Kane converted a foul-play penalty with a fine shot into the bottom right corner in the 18th minute after a VAR review, reports Xinhua news agency.
The Three Lions took the momentum and almost doubled their lead in the 23rd minute when Denzel Dumfries cleared Phil Foden's shot off the line.
Dumfries got into things after rattling the woodwork with a header from a promising position on the half-hour mark.
Gareth Southgate's men dominated possession but were unable to convert their chances before the half-time whistle.
After a slow start to the second half from both sides, the Dutch gradually took the lead, but it was not until the 65th minute that Pickford was called into action to save Virgil van Dijk's header.
England continued to threaten and thought they had regained the lead, but Bukayo Saka's goal was ruled out for offside in the 79th minute.
The Three Lions stunned the Oranje in the 91st minute when Watkins finished the attack with a curling shot into the right corner.
The Netherlands applied pressure, but England's defense held firm to set up a clash with Spain in the final on 14 July.
"I have no words! I didn't want to come off the pitch at the end because I wanted to take it all in. I don't think I've ever played such a sweet ball. I never thought I'd be playing for England with Euro 2024, but I have worked very hard to get to this point,” Watkins said
The Netherlands' lead did not last long as Harry Kane converted a foul-play penalty with a fine shot into the bottom right corner in the 18th minute after a VAR review, reports Xinhua news agency.
The Three Lions took the momentum and almost doubled their lead in the 23rd minute when Denzel Dumfries cleared Phil Foden's shot off the line.
Dumfries got into things after rattling the woodwork with a header from a promising position on the half-hour mark.
Gareth Southgate's men dominated possession but were unable to convert their chances before the half-time whistle.
After a slow start to the second half from both sides, the Dutch gradually took the lead, but it was not until the 65th minute that Pickford was called into action to save Virgil van Dijk's header.
England continued to threaten and thought they had regained the lead, but Bukayo Saka's goal was ruled out for offside in the 79th minute.
The Three Lions stunned the Oranje in the 91st minute when Watkins finished the attack with a curling shot into the right corner.
The Netherlands applied pressure, but England's defense held firm to set up a clash with Spain in the final on 14 July.
"I have no words! I didn't want to come off the pitch at the end because I wanted to take it all in. I don't think I've ever played such a sweet ball. I never thought I'd be playing for England with Euro 2024, but I have worked very hard to get to this point,” Watkins said
