Possible Clues:

• Tot admitting where he may be stuck is applauded
• 20 Ed, not Al, respected
• Thought much of
• In high repute
• Thought the world of
• One looked up to Father, back and covered in mud (7)
• I'd dream (anag.)
• Thought a lot of
• Like role models
• Appreciated dad's annoyed having got mud inside