Tindall believes Italy are close to claiming a major scalp
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Coach Andy Robinson said centre Mike Tindall produced the best attacking game of his England career to help the world champions win 31-16 in Italy.
The Gloucester star, whose partnership with Jamie Noon has been criticised, scored the first try of the game.
"He was a constant threat with the ball but he also gave a great pass to Ben Cohen for Mark Cueto's try.
"He is not just a crash-ball centre and that is what we've looked at and are trying to develop," said Robinson.
Tindall said he was happy with the way his understanding with Noon was progressing.
"I said it would take a little time to settle in and it has really," he said.
"I didn't get Jamie into the game as much as I wanted to but with Italy's defence it is very hard to do that.
"Jamie and myself are trying to get better. We are still a long way off but it is improving and it is always nice to get a try.
"It is the best feeling in the world when you call a move and it works like that and there was a big hole to go through and score.
"This team is growing and in the second half we started off-loading a lot more and when you're able to do that it just makes the game a lot easier."
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