France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has demanded his players learn from their third successive defeat in this season's Six Nations.
France held a 10-9 lead at the interval and could have been four points clear had Morgan Parra not sliced a penalty wide on the stroke of half-time.
But the game turned in England's favour after the restart and Manu Tuilagi's try and two late penalties from Toby Flood saw the hosts home.
Tuiliagi's touchdown came just two minutes after Saint-Andre's decision to replace Francois Trinh-Duc with Frederick Michalak and the France coach said he expected more impact from his replacements.
Saint-Andre said: "England were very pragmatic. They didn't do amazing things but they were very, very accurate.
"We had an opportunity at 10-9 to go four points in front and I think England were not as confident as they were the game before.
"But when we have the opportunity we need to finish it. We didn't do it and we need to learn about this, carry on and work.
"The young players need to learn. The taste of losing is terrible but they must keep this in their mouths and work to improve and be more professional in everything.
"We did enough for 60 minutes and not enough for the last 20 minutes. We expected a little bit more of our bench. We expected they would bring more.
"For a lot of guys this was the first time they played at Twickenham. I just hope they will learn a lot about this game and what's important for us is to build a squad for the next World Cup."
Gilbert has released a new line of rugby cleats. The Gilbert Virtuo 8S is part of the exciting new product. Check it out.
The entire All Blacks apparel line has been updated for 2013/14. Check out the New Zealand All Blacks polo.
The Nike Tiempo is a solid rugby cleat and one of few styles still made from full-grain natural leather.
The Gilbert Blitz 8S rugby cleat is a great cleat at a great price of $69.99. Get a new pair of cleats today.
A cool looking all black rugby cleat with the high performance adidas is known for. Get in the Gear!
Wear the crest of the British and Irish Lions on your t-shirt. A great look for the summer.
$29.99
The All Blacks Performance t-shirt is black with hints of blue from the training jersey. Very Cool.
The New Zealand All Blacks training jersey for 2013/14. Get in the Gear!
The USA Rugby Pro Alternate rugby jersey is perfect for any fan of the Eagles. Get yours to wear during the summer Test matches.
The NEW All Blacks 2013/14 jersey has arrived at World Rugby Shop. Dare to wear the colors of the All Blacks.