There had been concern about England’s form for several months with criticism even coming during their World Cup campaign, which ended in defeat by Spain in August’s showpiece.
With just two wins in their previous five matches – having lost only once in their first 30 games under Wiegman – pressure was on England to perform.
Their first-half display was nowhere near good enough and they were duly punished by Beerensteyn’s ruthlessness, with Wiegman also paying for some questionable team selections.
Lauren Hemp, making her 50th appearance for the Lionesses, was preferred in central attack over mainstay Russo, while Chelsea centre-back Jess Carter was the chosen replacement for injured club team-mate Millie Bright.
But England were all over the place for the majority of the opening 45 minutes as gaps broke in defence.
The Netherlands were able to carve through the midfield and England’s forwards could not get into the game.
Goalkeeper Mary Earps, wearing the armband in Bright’s absence, was at fault for Beerensteyn’s second goal as she allowed the ball to squeeze between her hands at the near post, after the Dutch striker had got the better of Carter and Lucy Bronze for her opener.
However, a much-needed half-time break seemed to mark a reset for England and Stanway was unmarked in the box when she headed in Lauren James’ curling cross, before Hemp’s low strike beat goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar to make it 2-2.
Wiegman’s wildcards – her substitutions – were all used, including a return for winger Mead for the first time in a year, and it eventually paid off with Toone’s driven strike nestling into the far corner with minutes remaining.
England’s job is still not complete and they travel to Scotland knowing there is still much to do.