One person who was left a bit disappointed though was the World Cup-winning coach.
Speaking to ITV, an angyy Woodward said: "At halftime we were all quite pleased, it had been a workman like performance.
"In the second half, I wrote a few things down here, you'd question the ambition. There was no quick throw-ins, at the scrum penalty everyone comes running so we can't get a quick throw-in.
"There was massive over kicking in the red zone, from 22 metres out it was just kicking, kicking, kicking.
"The substitutions, you're trying to build a new team, so keep the 15 on the field of play. I agree with [Henry] Arundell and [Alex] Mitchell coming on, because I think those two arguably could start for England. Everyone else is definitely on the reserve list, so keep your team on the field of play.
"We lost our shape and let Italy back into the game.
"The last thing, and this really drives me nuts with all teams, is when you get into 80 minutes and the score 31-14 and you just kick the ball off the field. For me, a call should come from the captain that says 'lets pretend we're five points down, we have to score'.
"I'm a little bit disappointed in the second half, but if you said that score at the start, we would have been pretty pleased. It's a big step forward, but we've got to go to Wales now."
Three England changes Steve Borthwick 'should' make for Wales clash
With still work to do for the New England boss, we look at three changes he could make to face Wales in a fortnight's time.
Borthwick's men travel to Cardiff in their next game on 25 February, after next weekend's break, as the Azzurri host world number one side Ireland earlier on the same day.
POSSIBLE ENGLAND CHANGES:
#1. Marcus Smith for Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell, Captain of England during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
RUCK 6/10: "There was a lot of kicking from the England 10 and not much of it was good; either from hand or the tee. However, his overall performance improved significantly when he played in his preferred position."
Andy Goode wrote on Twitter: "Steve Borthwick talks relentlessly about excitement and exciting the crowd, there’s zero excitement at Twickers Borthers, get Marcus Smith on please."
#2. Henry Arundell for Ollie Hassell-Collins
Rugby Pass 6/10: "Completely absent from the game. Perhaps a sign of England’s inability to string together a backline move that unleashes the flyers on the wing."
Evening Standard 6/10: "Struggled to impose himself and has yet to show what he can do at Test level."
I News 5/10: "Didn’t find himself involved much today and barely registered a significant attacking touch, which is a shame."
RUCK 5/10: "Needs to be replaced by Arundell after his club mate made an immediate impact from the bench.:
Rugby World 5/10:"Must’ve been getting cold on the edge, waited about half-an-hour for a touch only to get the ball straight to the head. Replaced by Henry Arundell on the hour having struggled to make his mark."
Telegraph 5/10: "Does nail polish enhance athletic performance? Yet to be convinced."
Ollie Hassell-Collins of England during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 11 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
#3. Sam Simmonds for Alex Dombrandt
Rugby Pass 6/10: "The pedigree of other No. 8s around the world means that Dombrandt will always be graded on a curve. He was fine this afternoon, but never really set Twickenham alight:
RUCK 6/10: "Another mixed bag from the Quins number 8. Lacking consistency at this level."
Evening Standard 7/10: "Still looks slightly short of full zip, but some nice touches."
I News 7/10: "The Quins 8 was firmly in the shadow of Ludlam and Willis today."
Alex Dombrandt of England during the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 12 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)