The Liverpool forward netted his first just after the hour mark to finish off a swift England counter-attack, whilst his second was mesmeric as he burst from deep to slot home a finish from the edge of the box.
Before the game, a fan in the stands was seen on the big screen talking to the pitch announcer. As is custom for modern football, he was in possession of a sign that requested the shirt of Harvey Elliott in return for something sweet.
It was evident who the neutral fans in the National Football Stadium had come to see, but it took him time to warm up, despite the sweltering temperatures.
Early on in the match, he had two chances, created in part due to the mismatch on England’s left flank.
Netherlands’ Naraysho Kasanwirjo came in for the suspended Dutch captain Devyne Rensch. The Rangers full-back had played just 645 minutes of football for the Scottish side this season and hadn’t played a minute in the tournament before the semi.
He was up against Omari Hutchinson, and the winger was having his way with Kasanwirjo, able to find Elliott in the box, but his shots were snatched, perhaps through tension, and well saved by Robin Roefs.
Played on the right by Lee Carsley, as he had for much of the tournament, he was kept quiet for much of the first half. His interplay with Tino Livramento has been a hallmark of England’s attacking play, and the pair linked up well again but were unable to create anything of real note.
His big moments would come later. Anderson was industrious in midfield, and it was his efforts that gave Elliott the chance to score.
Of course, no player can win a game truly on his own; his supporting cast of James McAtee, Jay Stansfield and Hutchinson all provided the alternate runs to give Elliott time and space to score, but as soon as the ball fell to the 23-year-old, it only had one destination.
The Dutch put on Noah Ohio - a former England youth international - to find themselves a leveller, and he did just that with his first touch. A poor touch from Charlie Cresswell saw him shoot from downtown, and his precise effort evaded the scrambling James Beadle to make it 1-1 with 17 minutes to play.
But, as his name was being sung by the fans in the stadium, this was Elliott’s evening.
He took the game by the scruff of the neck with four minutes to play as he scored his third knockout goal in two games, romping through an open Dutch defence. His decisive shot matched his performance - cool, calm and clinical.
His solo celebration after the goal spoke of a player not only used to the spotlight, but one who revels in it. The standing ovation he received when he was substituted off in stoppage time showed that he is becoming a player adored outside of the UK, as well.
The only concern for the forward will be a nagging knee issue, confessing to Channel 4 after the game that he hurt it during his celebration of the first goal. Time will tell how serious that will be.
Elliott has been to the final before, as the Young Lions beat Spain in Georgia two years ago. He returns this Saturday, now leading the pack and roaring for more success.