He genuinely believes that he has done nothing to deserve admiration.
Times, Sunday Times
They deserve admiration for forcing the probe to go ahead.
The Sun
Ministers responsibly facing up to today's realities deserve admiration.
The Sun
This unctuous sub-species of humanity deserve admiration for their willingness to grovel, flatter, cajole and charm cash from shopkeeper's hands.
Times, Sunday Times
For that, at least, he deserves admiration.
Times, Sunday Times